The MexicoBlog of the CIP Americas Program monitors and analyzes international press on Mexico with a focus on the US-backed War on Drugs in Mexico and the struggle in Mexico to strengthen the rule of law, justice and protection of human rights. Relevant political developments in both countries are also covered.

Feb 20, 2012

Freedom of Expression: Community Station in Mexico Conquers Airwaves and Internet

IPS ipsnews.net: "AMECAMECA DE JUÁREZ, Mexico, This city, located 55 km from the Mexican capital on the border between three states of central Mexico - Morelos, Puebla and Mexico – is home to 30,000 people, with another 20,000 in outlying areas.

Ask any local resident and they will tell you about La Voladora, the radio station that won a major legal battle for freedom of expression when it challenged the government in a case in which the Supreme Court handed down a ruling in its favour in 2011. La Voladora is one of the community radio stations with the greatest impact in Mexico, and it now has an on-line presence as well. " read more